Come with me as I continue learning about the art and science of keeping a home. This year, I will focus on two things: 1) Maturing in love for home, family, and others and 2) applying business and economic principles to home management. I'll also be taking lessons from the woman of excellence described in Proverbs 31.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Studying Proverbs 31 through related scriptures

Part I.

Proverbs 31:10. Who can find a virtuous wife? Her worth is far above rubies...Below, I've listed some verses that supplement a study of each verse in Proverbs 31:20-31. Of course, this is not an exhaustive list, and you may want to create a study list of your own. However, I hope that reading the ones I've listed will help us add depth and balance to a study of Proverbs 31.

About Me

I adore being a wife to my dear hubby and a mother to two grown children and their wonderful spouses. I have loved reading and story-telling ever since childhood. In college, I majored in Journalism and minored in French and English literature. Since then, I have been a part-time freelance magazine writer and public relations writer. I also dabble in fiction, and I won an award for a novel proposal.

Goals of the Cook

The health of my family is in my care; therefore I will preserve as far as possible the nutritive elements that are in the foods which are delivered to me.

My family's enjoyment of food is in my care; therefore I will preserve and enhance the attractive qualities of the foods with which I work.

Stretching the food dollar is part of my responsibility; therefore I will take such care of foods that none will spoil. I will use leftovers with thought and skill.

A well-prepared dish and an appetizing meal are a creative achievement; therefore I will derive happiness from work itself.

Good food is of prime importance to my family; therefore I shall take pride in doing an outstanding job of cooking.

The Modern Family CookbookMeta Given, 1942

Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible.

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Mission Statement for my Home

To love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.To love others as Jesus loved me.To be Jesus' disciple.To love and to do good to my husband all the days of my life.To love my children and children-in-lawTo create a warm and loving environment for family and for othersTo be a faithful steward of the time, resources, and gifts the Lord has given to meTo use my home to share the love of Christ through ministry, through giving to others in need, and through hospitality.To grow in Christ-like character, in the attributes of love (I Cor. 13), and in the fruits of the Spirit (Galatains4)

A roof to keep out the rain? Four walls to keep out the wind? Floors to keep out the cold? Yes, but home is more than that. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father, warmth of loving hearts, lights from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, comradeship. Home is first school and first church for young ones, where they learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind, where they go for comfort when they are hurt or sick; where joy is shared and sorrow eased; where fathers and mothers are respected and loved, where children are wanted; where the simplest food is good enough for kings because it is earned; where money is not as important as loving-kindness; where even the tea kettle sings from happiness. That is home. God bless it! Author Unknown

An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. Aristotle